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Joliet
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet West High School announced its December Students of the Month, recognizing Ava Offermann (Kiwanis), Gavin Rodriguez (Lions), Christina Chau (Rotary), Alijah Weems (NAACP), Katrina Flores (Alpha Kappa Alpha) and Ellis Tabe (Zeta Phi Beta) for character, responsibility and academic progress. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet Central High School announced its December Students of the Month, recognizing Malcolm Greene, Fynn Bernhard, Tyler Long, Joclynn Stewart, Kaycie Hester, and Jessica Vega for their character, responsibility, and academic performance + improvement. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ron Burling, the USDA Farm Service Agency executive director in Morris, will retire later this month after nearly 40 years overseeing farm loans and programs in Grundy County (also covering Kendall, Will and Cook counties), marking the end of a long career serving local farmers. Herald-News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jack London
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